US Bridges

CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .7 MI N Int SR 20 · Structure no. 001211

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 15
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location.7 MI N Int SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90576, -87.78943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1989)
Projected traffic860 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 15 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.